Obituaries

Jan 8, 2017

LeVerne Samuel “Sonny” Gantt, Jr. died Sunday, January 8, 2017.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Moore Gantt; daughters, Adelle Gantt Johnston (Robert) of Palmer, Alaska and Eleanor Anne Gantt of Birmingham, Al.; sister, Peggy Poteet (Jim) of Fairhope, Al.; grandchildren, Robert Johnston (Season), Ann Johnston and Eleanor Johnston of Anchorage, Alaska, Carter Taunton (Jason) of...

Jan 7, 2017

Frances Vinson Pepper, 98, passed away on January 7, 2017. She was predeceased by her parents, Grover Cleveland  Vinson and Isadora Glenn Vinson, her husband, Albert Parrish Pepper, Sr. and a son, Albert Parrish Pepper, Jr.  She is survived by a son, James Edward Pepper and wife Jane Everett Pepper, two sisters, Vesper Vinson Harris and Kathryn Vinson Cooper....

Jan 5, 2017

Timothy Owen Bumpers, age 59, of Selma, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017.

He is preceded by his parents: Thomas and Ollie Bumpers.

Mr. Bumpers is survived by his brother: Joseph Bumpers of Selma; sisters: Charlotte Nichols (Ray) of Selma, Susan Oswalt (Joe) of Oxford; and his dog: Rusty....

Jan 5, 2017

Wilford "Will" Eugene Langston, age 75, of Selma, AL, passed away January 5, 2017. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Bill Langston and his sister, Roberta Fluty. Surviving are his wife, Teena Langston; son, Todd (Leah) Langston; brothers, Bobby (Virginia) Langston, Fred (Linda) Langston; sister, Dolores Penman; grandchildren, Wyatt Tucker Langston, Sawyer Graham Langston and numerous nieces...

Jan 4, 2017

Darrel McIlwain, age 58, of Selma, AL, passed away January 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallie and Flora Mae McIlwain. Surviving are his wife, Pamela Lawrence McIlwain; children, Jennifer (Phillip) Farrior, Matthew McIlwain, Lindsey McIlwain and Cole McIlwain; brothers, George (Libby) Thompson, Peter (Polly) Thompson and Donald Thompson; sisters, Evelyn Donaldson, Shirley Locke, Sharron Sheffield...

Jan 4, 2017

Jewell Dean Sanders, age 84, of Sardis, passed away January 4, 2017.

Mrs. Sanders is preceded by her husband: Clyse Sanders; parents: June and Lyda Posey, brother: Willie Posey; and grandson: “Little Jerry” Johnston.

She is survived by her children: Frances Johnston of Ashville, NC; Kathy Cochran of Selma, Wayne Nichols of...

Jan 1, 2017

Laura Ann Getchell, of Selma, AL, passed away January 1, 2017 at the age of 62. She was preceded in death by her father, William B. Longcrier and daughter, Allison Nicole Harris. She is survived by her husband, Kenny Getchell; children, Christy Harris Smith (Mike), KK Harris, Keri (Jonathan) Duke and Sheri Getchell; mother, Lola Longcrier; sister, Sue Longcrier; brother,...

Dec 29, 2016

William “Dee” Ellis passed away December 29, 2016 at the age of 70. He was born December 15, 1946 to the late Vaughan DeForrest and Billie Ruth Waldrup Ellis.

He was preceded in death by his son, Joshua Ellis.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Brenda Ellis; son, Aaron (Mimi) Ellis; grandchildren,...

Dec 28, 2016

Marilyn Rae Myers Edwards, formerly of Mountain Brook, died December 28, 2016 in Selma, AL at the age of 99. She was born on April 19, 1917 in Jackson Michigan to Raymond Foster Myers and Berneice Vestaline Robbins. She attended Michigan State University. During World War II, she served as a Coast Guard recruiting officer in Denver,CO where she...

Dec 28, 2016

David Brian Corey, age 52, of Selma, AL, passed away December 28, 2016. He was the owner of Lauderback Telephone Services. He was preceded in death by his wives, Kelly Burrow Corey and Melissa "Josie" Hadaway Corey and father, Lee Corey. Surviving are his mother, Mary Boucher; children, Sarah Corey (Dylan) Smith, Will (Heather) Corey, Taylor Owens (Chad Averett) and...

Dec 27, 2016

Breal Johnson, 91, of Selma, Alabama went home to her Heavenly Father Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Visitation will be Friday, December 30, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Selma Funeral Home. Services will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Minister Mike McElroy officiating. Burial will directly follow in Pineview Memory Gardens. Mrs. Johnson was born February 21, 1925 on the family farm...

Dec 27, 2016

Breal Johnson, 91, of Selma, Alabama went home to her Heavenly Father Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Visitation will be Friday, December 30, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Selma Funeral Home. Services will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Minister Mike McElroy officiating. Burial will directly follow in Pineview Memory Gardens. Mrs. Johnson was born February 21, 1925 on the family farm...

Dec 27, 2016

Breal Johnson, 91, of Selma, Alabama went home to her Heavenly Father Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Visitation will be Friday, December 30, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Selma Funeral Home. Services will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Minister Mike McElroy officiating. Burial will directly follow in Pineview Memory Gardens. Mrs. Johnson was born February 21, 1925 on the family farm...

Dec 27, 2016

John Horace Ackerman, age 86, of Pell City, AL, passed away December 27, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Grace Ackerman and first wife, Bernice Ackerman. Surviving is his wife, Marie Ackerman; son, John Timothy (Pam) Ackerman; brother, Francis (Emily) Ackerman; sister, Mary (Howard) Preacher; grandchildren, Josh Ackerman, Billy (Andrea) Ackerman, Eric Ackerman, Michelle Ackerman,...

Dec 27, 2016

Breal Johnson, 91, of Selma, Alabama went home to her Heavenly Father Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Visitation will be Friday, December 30, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Selma Funeral Home. Services will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Minister Mike McElroy officiating. Burial will directly follow in Pineview Memory Gardens. Mrs. Johnson was born February 21, 1925 on the family farm...

Dec 25, 2016

Lyle Hamilton Smith, Jr., 90, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2016. He was raised on his family cattle farm in Minter, Alabama.

Lyle is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Mary Ann Lee Smith and by his parents, Lyle Hamilton Smith, Sr. and Christine Nicolson Smith.

He attended school in...

Dec 23, 2016

Emmagene Walton, age 76, of Selma, AL, passed away December 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Kenneth R. Dodd and Bob Walton; brothers, Elbert Williams and George Williams. She is survived by her children, Cindy Stoudenmire, John (Liz) Stoudenmire and Vicky Stoudenmire; cousins, Gwen Shaw, Diane Anderson, Earl Mock; special friends, Donna Johnson, Wayne Melton, Larry...

Dec 23, 2016

Emmagene Walton, age 76, of Selma, AL, passed away December 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Kenneth R. Dodd and Bob Walton; brothers, Elbert Williams and George Williams. She is survived by her children, Cindy Stoudenmire, John (Liz) Stoudenmire and Vicky Stoudenmire; cousins, Gwen Shaw, Diane Anderson, Earl Mock; special friends, Donna Johnson, Wayne Melton, Larry...

Dec 23, 2016

Emmagene Walton, age 76, of Selma, AL, passed away December 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Kenneth R. Dodd and Bob Walton; brothers, Elbert Williams and George Williams. She is survived by her children, Cindy Stoudenmire, John (Liz) Stoudenmire and Vicky Stoudenmire; cousins, Gwen Shaw, Diane Anderson, Earl Mock; special friends, Donna Johnson, Wayne Melton, Larry...

Dec 23, 2016

Eugene Girlie, age 66, of Selma, AL, passed away December 23, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Susie Girlie; five brothers and four sisters. Surviving are his son; Milton Girlie; daughter, Misty Bell; sisters; Doris Durden, May Fitts, Sadie Davis and brother; McArthur Girlie; four grand children and one great-grandchild. Services will be Monday, December...